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Use this tool to estimate how much money you need to reach financial independence and how many years it may take, based on your current savings rate and expected investment returns. For reference, the following countries around the world have the following average cost of living relative to the US (expressed as a percentage of ... Read moreView the full article

For digital nomads visiting Japan that would love to spend more time working in and exploring the “Land of the Rising Sun” than a normal …View the full article

Summer’s winding down. Mornings feel crisp, evenings come sooner, kids are back at school, and many of us are settling into our home offices again. It’s the right moment to “layer” your workspace the way you layer your clothes—small, thoughtful upgrades that make long days more comfortable, focused, and calm. Think warmth and lighting, smarter ergonomics for longer stretches at the desk, and simple routines that keep energy steady when the rain starts tapping the window. For this guide, we asked our Remotive community and team members what actually moves the needle—what helps them hit deep focus, stay healthy, and feel good in their space. The result is a practical, budge…

As I sat on the short flight from Chiang Mai, the plane landed in Kuala Lumpur while I skimmed my handwritten notes from the last two weeks. Ten days in silence in the hill country of northern Thailand, followed by a few days of grilled meats, savory curries, and satisfying Thai beer, put life in ... Read moreView the full article

One of my favorite backpack producers, Tortuga backpacks which was formed by fellow travelers, is in the middle of testing and producing an awesome little …View the full article

CHAPTER 11 Digital Nomad Nation: Rise of a Borderless Generation Tuvalu . “To be rooted is perhaps the most important and least recognized need of the human soul.” — Simone Weil “A nation is not the soil, nor the blood. A nation is the will to live together.” — Ernest Renan In the middle of ... Read moreView the full article

PART 3 Digital Nomad Nation: Rise of a Borderless Generation The Future How the Digital Nomad Nation Will Evolve & Shape the World . The Digital Nomad Nation is the first digital country. It proves that individuals who share a common identity—beyond traditional borders—can unite with the economic, cultural, and political influence of a nation ... Read moreView the full article

“Cancelled due to volcano.” “Cancelled due to volcano.” “Delayed due to volcano…” I stood in the Bali airport, staring in astonishment at the flight information …View the full article

CHAPTER 14 Digital Nomad Nation: Rise of a Borderless Generation What Comes Next? . “A new world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing.” — Arundhati Roy “We are called not to be victims of the future, but its architects.” — DNN . The ... Read moreView the full article

The following is an excerpt from my latest book Digital Nomad Nation: The Rise of a Borderless Generation You can purchase this book in Kindle …View the full article

CHAPTER 2 Digital Nomad Nation: Rise of a Borderless Generation What Is a Digital Nomad? . “We are torn between a nostalgia for the familiar and an urge for the foreign and strange. As often as not, we are homesick most for the places we have never known.” — Carson McCullers “Identity is not found, ... Read moreView the full article

A complete guide to the 4% rule, your FI number, 25x, and crafting a FIRE plan. Most people are taught a simple financial script for their lives: go to school, work for 40–45 years, spend as you go, and retire at 65…if you’re lucky. Then, in retirement, if everything goes right, you may get 10–15 ... Read moreView the full article

And how does this affect the minimum required income for the Argentina Rentista and Pensionado visas? As of late 2025, the Argentine government publishes routine updates on the monthly minimum wage. The government of Argentina regularly updates minimum wage date here. As of August 2025, the minimum monthly salary is 322,000 ARS monthly. – This ... Read moreView the full article

To “FIRE” effectively and as soon as reasonably possible, you need to answer one deceptively simple question: What does “enough” actually mean for me? Once you answer that, “financial independence” is no longer just a vague idea. It then becomes two concrete dollar amounts to plan on as goal lines: the ongoing monthly income you ... Read moreView the full article

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Barnes & Noble Click to purchase “Digital Nomad Nation” in eBook or paperback from Barnes & Nobles Google Play Store Click here to read the first 20 pages, or order the eBook in Google Play A Brother Abroad Library Click to download the PDF copy (or use a free coupon code) at the ABA Library ... Read moreView the full article

Picture a young American man from California. At 35 years old, he knew himself well. He knew his love for wine and thick steak. He knew that time in the outdoors, whether walking between tall pines on hiking trails, or between centuries old architecture, recharged him. He dreamed of a corner apartment overlooking cobblestone streets ... Read moreView the full article

Poor indoor air quality can reduce cognitive performance by up to 50% High CO2 levels (1,000+ ppm) can make you feel sluggish and impair decision-making.Air monitor detects issues, like a "canary in the coal mine" for ventilation.I never paid much attention to air quality before. Then I realized I was sitting 10+ hours in the same room. Shouldn't I check if the air was any good? Remember the last time you were stuck in an airplane for 5+ hours? The air feels stuffy and stale. Same thing can happen at work! The Invisible Culprit Behind Your WFH Slump Picture this: You’ve been glued to your desk for six straight hours, wearing the same pajamas you slept in, and your brai…

A year abroad doesn’t have to be a vague dream or a financial mystery. The calculator below lets you design a 12-month route through up to twelve countries, then estimates what that experimental year would actually cost—using country-level cost-of-living data, long-haul flights, regional moves, insurance, and a small monthly buffer. Adjust the route, tweak the ... Read moreView the full article

Helping Destinations Connect with the Borderless Generation As global travel evolves, millions of remote workers, digital nomads, and “flexpats” are choosing destinations not just for …View the full article